People Business Partner

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it!Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

As a People Business Partner at Kinders you will play a key role in enabling our people and our business to thrive. Acting as a strategic advisor trusted coach and hands-on problem solver you will partner closely with leaders across functions to align our people strategies with Kinders bold growth goals. Youll help shape the culture and capabilities needed for our next chapter one that builds on our legacy while scaling for the future.

This is a high-impact full-spectrum role equal parts strategic and operational. Youll be just as comfortable advising executives on team design as you are rolling up your sleeves to coach a first-time manager lead an onboarding session or manage a talent process. Your work will directly influence how we grow while preserving what makes Kinders special: our values our people and our entrepreneurial energy.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment

• Partner with business leaders to define and execute people strategies that support growth transformation and operational excellence.
• Serve as a thought partner on org design workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Translate business goals into talent priorities that strengthen team performance engagement and accountability.
• Collaborate with the Director and EVP of People & Culture to co-lead and operationalize initiatives aligned with Kinders cultural principles and scaling needs.

Hands-On People Support

• Deliver end-to-end people support for business unitsfrom onboarding and performance management to employee relations and internal communication.
• Serve as a steady empathetic resource for employees providing guidance on development feedback and day-to-day team dynamics.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance hiring processes and candidate experience including interview logistics planning and onboarding readiness.

Culture & Values Stewardship

• Actively champion and model Kinders valueshumility collaboration innovation results curiosity and integrityin every interaction.
• Embed equity belonging and clarity into policies communications and everyday experiences.
• Identify and address cultural opportunities and friction points as we evolve and scale.

Leadership Development & Talent Growth

• Coach managers on effective leadership behaviors feedback team development and performance enablement.
• Partner with leaders to identify develop and retain high-potential talent.
• Support learning and development efforts that promote continuous growth and operational readiness.

Organizational Health & Effectiveness

• Facilitate organizational effectiveness by supporting team health assessments structure reviews and realignment efforts.
• Lead the local execution of core People programs (e.g. performance management engagement surveys competency reviews) with discipline clarity and care.
• Monitor and elevate employee sentiment and team dynamics to inform action planning.

Change Leadership & Communication

• Help teams and leaders navigate ambiguity growth and transformation through proactive communication and alignment.
• Serve as a steadying influence during change supporting resilience and clarity across functions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong trust-based relationships with leaders across departments to drive shared ownership of people outcomes.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition Total Rewards People Operations and Learning teams to deliver holistic seamless employee experiences.

Skills Experience:

• 58 years of experience in a People Business Partner or HR Business Partner / Generalist role within a high-growth fast-paced environment (CPG or adjacent industry a plus).
• Proven ability to flex between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Experience supporting leadership teams through periods of scaling transformation or cultural change.
• Deep emotional intelligence and coaching capability across levelsfrom ICs to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated success driving engagement feedback culture and team development.
• Strong project management skills and operational follow-through.
• Comfort with ambiguity and change able to create structure where needed and adapt quickly.
• A grounded passion for people culture and enabling teams to do their best work.

The position will be based out of our office in Walnut Creek with the requirement of being in the office Monday - Friday.

Pay Transparency:

The expected starting salary range for this role is$125000 - $140000 per year Annual Bonus Equity.We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education qualifications performance and business needs. Benefits include Medical / Rx Dental Vision 401K Match Commuter Benefit EAP etc.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off 401k bonus / incentive eligibility equity grants competitive health benefits and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:

We believe great culture starts with people. Were a people-first company built on connection collaboration and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:

Kinders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at